| CPC B25J 15/0019 (2013.01) [B25J 11/005 (2013.01); B31B 50/28 (2017.08)] | 12 Claims |
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1. A box folding structure for use with a robotic manipulator, the box folding structure comprising:
a curved folding member comprising:
a curved surface defined on a first portion of the curved folding member, the curved surface configured for folding a first dust flap of a box and a second dust flap of the box during a first folding operation;
a retaining surface defined on a second portion of the curved folding member and adjacent to the curved surface, the retaining surface configured for retaining the first dust flap and the second dust flap in a folded configuration during movement of the box between the first folding operation and a second folding operation;
a first inclined folding surface defined on a third portion of the curved folding member that is adjacent to the curved surface, the first inclined folding surface extending from the retaining surface and configured for folding a first outer flap of the box during a third folding operation; and
an erect folding member that is laterally offset from the curved folding member, the erect folding member comprising a second inclined folding surface defined on a fourth portion of the erect folding member opposite the first inclined folding surface, the second inclined folding surface configured for folding a second outer flap of the box during the second folding operation, the first inclined folding surface and the second inclined folding surface laterally spaced apart and defining a slot to receive the second outer flap during the first folding operation and the second folding operation; and a set of mounting feet for mounting the box folding structure to a surface to restrict motion of the box folding surface, wherein the box is foldable by moving the box with respect to the box folding structure that is configured to remain stationary.
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